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2011
Vol. 11, No. 1
• Coordinator’s Corner
• 2012 OGWA Trade Show and
Conference
• Enforcement of Rules
Regarding Well Driller
Licensing and Multi-purpose
Completion Report Submittal
Coordinator’s Corner
Kent Wilkins, OWRB Drillers Program Coordinator
Kent Wilkins, OWRB
Drillers Program Coordinator
www.owrb.ok.gov
2011 brought to Oklahoma one of the worst droughts of record, and many parts of the
State are still enduring a severe drought. Weather patterns are extremely unpredictable;
we now have to prepare for the occurrence of significant earthquakes. I recently turned
50 years old and experienced the coldest and hottest temperatures of my life, all in the
same year!
Most licensed drilling/pump contractor firms have reported that
business this past summer was great. Reports of firms having
a waiting list from six weeks to three months for drilling a well
is a good sign. One firm reported drilling seven stock wells and
installing seven solar pumps in seven days.
Please be aware that a number of rule changes were approved
during 2011. The primary rule change will hopefully streamline our
enforcement capability by allowing field citations to be issued by
field inspectors to unlicensed individuals. Other changes include
the use of bentonite chips for a filter pack seal and the requirement
for monitoring/geotechnical boring firms to file all well reports
online. Feel free to give me a call for a copy of the current rules
or download Chapter 35 from our website at www.owrb.ok.gov.
The 10th annual Oklahoma Ground Water Association (OGWA) Drilling Conference and
Exhibition will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Norman on February 15-16, 2012.
The Embassy Suites is a wonderful facility, plan on traveling to Norman this year for
an excellent schedule of presenters, exhibits, and topics. This year the OGWA/NGWA
are pleased to announce that Marvin Glotfelty, Registered Geologist from Arizona, is
the McEllhiney Lecturer. Mr. Glotfelty will discuss the economics related to construction
of water wells. Check out more conference and association information on the OGWA
website at www.okgroundwater.org. Everyone can gain useful information to improve
his or her business while obtaining required continuing education credit.
As always, if I can be of any assistance, please contact me at (405) 530-8852.
2012 Oklahoma Ground Water Association (OGWA) Trade
Show and Conference
Please join us for the 10th annual Oklahoma Ground Water Association Drilling
Conference & Exhibition to be held February 15 & 16, 2012 at the Embassy Suites
Hotel in Norman, Oklahoma. Don’t miss this great opportunity to obtain up to 10 hours
of continuing education credit!
On February 15, 2012, all attendees will have an opportunity to attend the 2012
McEllhiney Lecture: “Life-Cycle Economic Analysis of Water Wells—Considerations for
Design and Construction,” presented by Marvin F. Glotfelty, RG. Mr. Glotfelty will show
how seemingly more expensive initial water well costs may actually pay for themselves
in the early life of the well, in addition to providing ongoing dividends in value and
economics for many subsequent years.
(continued on back)
2012 OGWA Trade Show and Conference
February 15-16, 2012
Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center, Norman, OK
To register, please contact Sam Wilder or Sunjha Hattin
P.O. Box 75003
Oklahoma City, OK 73147
706 N. Broadway
Oklahoma City, OK 73102,
Phone: (405) 604-0343 Fax: (405) 605-0491 Email: info@okgroundwater.org.
For more information go to http://www.ogwa.biz.

2011
Vol. 11, No. 1
• Coordinator’s Corner
• 2012 OGWA Trade Show and
Conference
• Enforcement of Rules
Regarding Well Driller
Licensing and Multi-purpose
Completion Report Submittal
Coordinator’s Corner
Kent Wilkins, OWRB Drillers Program Coordinator
Kent Wilkins, OWRB
Drillers Program Coordinator
www.owrb.ok.gov
2011 brought to Oklahoma one of the worst droughts of record, and many parts of the
State are still enduring a severe drought. Weather patterns are extremely unpredictable;
we now have to prepare for the occurrence of significant earthquakes. I recently turned
50 years old and experienced the coldest and hottest temperatures of my life, all in the
same year!
Most licensed drilling/pump contractor firms have reported that
business this past summer was great. Reports of firms having
a waiting list from six weeks to three months for drilling a well
is a good sign. One firm reported drilling seven stock wells and
installing seven solar pumps in seven days.
Please be aware that a number of rule changes were approved
during 2011. The primary rule change will hopefully streamline our
enforcement capability by allowing field citations to be issued by
field inspectors to unlicensed individuals. Other changes include
the use of bentonite chips for a filter pack seal and the requirement
for monitoring/geotechnical boring firms to file all well reports
online. Feel free to give me a call for a copy of the current rules
or download Chapter 35 from our website at www.owrb.ok.gov.
The 10th annual Oklahoma Ground Water Association (OGWA) Drilling Conference and
Exhibition will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Norman on February 15-16, 2012.
The Embassy Suites is a wonderful facility, plan on traveling to Norman this year for
an excellent schedule of presenters, exhibits, and topics. This year the OGWA/NGWA
are pleased to announce that Marvin Glotfelty, Registered Geologist from Arizona, is
the McEllhiney Lecturer. Mr. Glotfelty will discuss the economics related to construction
of water wells. Check out more conference and association information on the OGWA
website at www.okgroundwater.org. Everyone can gain useful information to improve
his or her business while obtaining required continuing education credit.
As always, if I can be of any assistance, please contact me at (405) 530-8852.
2012 Oklahoma Ground Water Association (OGWA) Trade
Show and Conference
Please join us for the 10th annual Oklahoma Ground Water Association Drilling
Conference & Exhibition to be held February 15 & 16, 2012 at the Embassy Suites
Hotel in Norman, Oklahoma. Don’t miss this great opportunity to obtain up to 10 hours
of continuing education credit!
On February 15, 2012, all attendees will have an opportunity to attend the 2012
McEllhiney Lecture: “Life-Cycle Economic Analysis of Water Wells—Considerations for
Design and Construction,” presented by Marvin F. Glotfelty, RG. Mr. Glotfelty will show
how seemingly more expensive initial water well costs may actually pay for themselves
in the early life of the well, in addition to providing ongoing dividends in value and
economics for many subsequent years.
(continued on back)
2012 OGWA Trade Show and Conference
February 15-16, 2012
Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center, Norman, OK
To register, please contact Sam Wilder or Sunjha Hattin
P.O. Box 75003
Oklahoma City, OK 73147
706 N. Broadway
Oklahoma City, OK 73102,
Phone: (405) 604-0343 Fax: (405) 605-0491 Email: info@okgroundwater.org.
For more information go to http://www.ogwa.biz.